Florida Man Faces Additional State Charges for Plotting to Assassinate Trump
Ryan Routh, charged with attempted assassination of Trump, now faces new state charges of terrorism and attempted murder in Florida.
Routh tried to undermine the country’s political system and will face state attempted first-degree murder and terrorism charges, Attorney General James Uthmeier said.
Florida charges Ryan Routh, who allegedly tried to assassinate Trump
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Prosecutors have revealed that substantial evidence points to premeditation.
FL Files Terrorism, Attempted Murder Charges Against Ryan Routh, Accused in Trump Assassination Plot
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Attempting to take the life of a former president and a leading presidential candidate isn't just an attack on one man, this was a political attack against our Republican form of government and our shared American values.
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Attempting to take the life of a former president and a leading presidential candidate isn’t just an attack on one man, this was a political attack against our Republican form of government and our shares American values.
Florida brings charges against a man jailed on federal counts of trying to assassinate Trump
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Florida brings charges against a man jailed on federal counts of trying to assassinate Trump
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Summary
Ryan Routh, already facing federal charges for plotting to assassinate Donald Trump while he was golfing, is now hit with state charges for attempted first-degree murder and terrorism, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced. Uthmeier condemned the assassination attempt as an attack against democracy and criticized the Biden administration for allegedly obstructing the investigation. Routh's plot was thwarted when Secret Service agents intervened, though Routh fled without firing. He faces a potential life sentence if convicted. His federal court date is set for September 2025, with state proceedings anticipated soon.
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Florida's attorney general announced additional charges against Ryan Routh for attempted first-degree murder and terrorism related to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, affirming the seriousness of the threat to the political system.
Routh is accused of premeditated actions, including reconnaissance and constructing a sniper's nest to carry out the assassination plot against Trump, underscoring the level of planning involved.
Governor Ron DeSantis emphasized the state's commitment to pursuing charges that the federal authorities may overlook, stressing accountability for terrorism and political violence.
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